husky

Meaning

Adj

1. Hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.
2. Burly, stout.
3. A modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.
4. Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.
5. (slang) Belligerent; hostile and uncooperative.

Noun

Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.

Synonyms

hoarse

burly

throaty

strapping

raucous

gruff

beefy

sturdy

brawny

Eskimo dog

robust

lusty

sledge dog

big

sled dog

weak

buirdly

Eskimo

relaxed

☺️

strong

stalwart

rugged

sinewy

snug

stocky

stout

tall

tough

vigorous

huskie

Eskimo woman

sl. bucko

blocked

clogged

coarse

croaky

deep

dry

eskimo dog

fat

feathery

firm

hearty

hefty

hoarsely

hulking

huskily

incisive

muscular

obese

polypus

raspy

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhʌs.ki/

Etymology

From husk + -y; in relation to voice, from the sense "dry as a husk" or "tough as a husk".